New Terra, the Imperial Capital. A port city reaching the inland sea, the hub of global trade and logistics. The giant city’s southern gate was firmly shut. Clip-clop, clip-clop, clip-clop… Approaching the tall, thick gate, riders with crowns appeared, led by a petite girl at the forefront — the Dragon Lady, her long black hair…

Thump! Kugugugung…! Engulfed in flames, Anchors 1 and 2 emitted long trails of smoke as they plummeted. Anchor 1 exploded spectacularly in mid-air and crashed far away, while the less damaged Anchor 2 spiraled down in an attempt to make an emergency landing in the nearby fields. Although not flagship-grade, these were undoubtedly two of…

“I’ll explain the strategy for the Imperial City conquest operation.” After wrapping up the discussion about those who had fled in the night, I started to explain the plan for the upcoming Imperial City conquest to the kings. “Firstly, I need to make something clear… We stand no chance in a frontal assault.” Although it…

The next morning. There were deserters from the World Guardians Front’s camp. Metallic and the remnants of the 1st Legion, along with a few fallen king factions, had disappeared. They fled during the night before I could interrogate them thoroughly. “It seems the deserters from last night have all fled to Fernandez.” I announced the…

As the Imperial Capital Defense Forces on the north side of the river began to fight among themselves, On the south side, where the World Guardians Front was located, the divided factions quickly regrouped. “Prince Ash, you know our intentions, right?” “We didn’t mean to betray you, we just needed to survive…” The leaders of…

Swoosh! I pulled out a branch of Everblack from my pocket. As I suddenly brandished the black thorny staff, those around me looked puzzled. Most seemed to think, ‘What can he do with just a twig?’ However, a few realized what I was holding and were shocked. “You, that couldn’t possibly be…?!” The most astonished…

A river flows through the central part of the continent. This river, called the Iris, divides the southwest and northeast of the continent. A great river that flows from the inland sea near the Imperial Capital New Terra to the outer sea in the east, it is the lifeline of civilization that has made the…

Preparations for the campaign were proceeding smoothly. Given the long journey to New Terra and the urgency of time, the preparations for the expeditionary force had to be completed quickly. Fortunately, as Crossroad was a fortress city, military supplies were abundant. Ample provisions of military horses, armor, rations, and consumables were gathered. Equipment was distributed…

Of course, not all forces of the Monster Front are departing for New Terra. We must leave troops behind to defend the Monster Front. Only a part of our forces will move north. ‘Who should stay, and who should I take with me?’ It was a difficult decision. Taking too many troops would weaken the…

I didn’t find a single one. All the other colleagues also submitted designs that were way off the mark. And yet, they were all so smug about it, which was the most ridiculous part. So, that evening. I sighed and announced. “There is… no winner.” Booo! Immediate jeers followed. “It’s tyranny!” “Abuse of lordly power!”…